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Bobbi-Anne McLeod: Murder suspect 'not linked' to victim | |
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The 18-year-old was reported missing on Saturday after she failed to meet friends in the city | The 18-year-old was reported missing on Saturday after she failed to meet friends in the city |
Police investigating the murder of Bobbi-Anne McLeod said there was "no known link" between the suspect and victim. | |
Officers searching for the 18-year-old found a woman's body on Tuesday, south of Plymouth at Bovisand and formal identification is yet to take place. | |
A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released from police custody with no further action. | |
A 24-year-old man remains in custody under a warrant of further detention. | A 24-year-old man remains in custody under a warrant of further detention. |
Police said a "significant number of inquiries and searches" were carried out on Wednesday and Thursday. | |
During a press conference Assistant Chief Constable Nikki Leaper said they were not looking for anyone else in relation to the matter at this time. | |
Flowers have been left at Bampton Road where Bobbi-Anne McLeod was seen waiting for a bus into the city | Flowers have been left at Bampton Road where Bobbi-Anne McLeod was seen waiting for a bus into the city |
She said: "A significant number of inquiries and searches have been carried out overnight and into today in relation to the ongoing murder investigation in Plymouth. | |
"These inquiries remain ongoing across a number of scenes in and around the city." | |
ACC Leaper said: "I can confirm that at this time, there is no known link between the suspect and victim and I would like to reassure the public that at this time, we are not seeking anyone else in relation to this matter." | |
She said "extensive searches of a number of scenes" would "continue over the coming days". | |
"We apologise to our communities but we will see a lot of police on our streets," she said. | |
One of many messages left in tribute to Bobbi-Anne McLeod near the bus stop | One of many messages left in tribute to Bobbi-Anne McLeod near the bus stop |
Police said the family of Bobbi-Anne continue to be supported by specialist officers. | |
A candlelit vigil is planned for 18:00 GMT at Bampton Road where Ms McLeod was seen waiting for a bus in Leigham on her way to meet friends in the city centre. | |
Tributes posted on social media include a message from her brother saying: "Until we meet again sis, I love you. | Tributes posted on social media include a message from her brother saying: "Until we meet again sis, I love you. |
"You didn't deserve this, such a beautiful and talented girl." | "You didn't deserve this, such a beautiful and talented girl." |
Police investigations are continuing at Bovisand where a woman's body has been found | Police investigations are continuing at Bovisand where a woman's body has been found |
Locals have been laying floral tributes close to where Ms McLeod was last seen. | Locals have been laying floral tributes close to where Ms McLeod was last seen. |
Hayley Wells, a family friend who lives in Leigham and whose children grew up with Ms McLeod, said: "My family are there for Bobbi-Anne's family and I have some lovely memories of Bobbi-Anne. | Hayley Wells, a family friend who lives in Leigham and whose children grew up with Ms McLeod, said: "My family are there for Bobbi-Anne's family and I have some lovely memories of Bobbi-Anne. |
"This should have never happened to Bobbi and I hope she gets the justice she deserves." | "This should have never happened to Bobbi and I hope she gets the justice she deserves." |
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